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Legislature makes apology for slavery
By BRENT KALLESTAD
The Associated Press
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Legislature formally apologized Wednesday for its long support of slavery in a resolution calling for reconciliation.
Posted inPublic Safety
Ask Deputy Joe
Q: I moved to Florida from the North about five years ago and I cannot understand why so many drivers in this area remain in the passing lane for miles without making a turn. This is one of my pet peeves; in your opinion am I right?
A: St. Johns County does not have specific lanes for passing other than the designated travel lanes on Interstate 95. Checking with several of our traffic personnel I was told there is no Florida State Statue prohibiting vehicles from traveling in the left lane unless posted “Slower Traffic Stay to the Right.”
Posted inGovernment
Prison Farm proposal protested by Putnam
Putnam County officials don’t think St. Johns County is treating them fairly by proposing to put a prison work farm in Hastings, and they’ve sent a letter of protest to the St. Johns County Commission.
Posted inCommunity
Concerts in the Plaza Season 18
The 2008 season of Concerts in the Plaza, begins on the first Thursday night in April and continues with concerts every Thursday at 7:00pm through August with special holiday concerts on Memorial Day and Labor Day starting at 1:00pm.
Great Entertainment in a Great Place
Concerts in the Plaza’s 18th Season starts April 3
Posted inCommunity
Florida Sierra Club recognizes activists
The Sierra Club recognized several local residents for environmental activism, leadership and service.
Pictured are award recipients Bryanne Hamilton, Tom Larson and Bill Hamilton.
People for Peace and Justice
About our featured video:
In a display of patriotic dissent, members of several local activist groups including St. Augustine People for Peace and Justice, Movement for a Democratic Society – Jacksonville and Veterans for Peace joined together to stage a symbolic funeral march through St. Augustine’s historic pedestrian business district and along the Bay Front.
